Great Video!! Thank you!! Really like the voice over instructions!!
@cordellcastle130120 күн бұрын
Where can I get those pipes?
@lawnboyfromhell81721 күн бұрын
Too bad the people making them don't use measuring equipment before the welder😂
@josematienzo586128 күн бұрын
Thank you🙏
@marinellahobbyfarm-manongb489129 күн бұрын
Just subbed
@chashollands2728Ай бұрын
Hey there what is the benefit of replacing jets? As to just cleaning debris a gunk out of the old ones and reusing?
@joematsuuraАй бұрын
Hey man I’m having this issue as well, did you ever get any check engine codes when you put the car into diag mode? Thanks
@helloish12321Ай бұрын
@@joematsuura I had some codes but they were not related. If you follow the instructions in the description it will get you all set. A digital external tach may be needed
@MrBlaze256Ай бұрын
I've got 20 and 115 jet and the air fuel screw doesn't do anything
@bmlewan2 ай бұрын
Thank you for this video. Super helpful!
@northseacowboy2 ай бұрын
Great video. Keep it up. You are very good at making this kind of content.
@Balithazzarr2 ай бұрын
I might of missed it but did he drill that thing out and put the wood thing in and pull it out? Or did he advise against that?
@helloish123212 ай бұрын
You will need access to that adjustment screw that is hidden behind the brass cap on factory carbs. I had previously drilled mine out so I could not demonstrate. It's fiddly and you have to be careful not to go too far but it can be done in about half an hour
@Balithazzarr2 ай бұрын
@@helloish12321 thanks I have almost enough money for my bike so I’m just trying to learn. I’m at 1500 feet, can you recommend me which jets to use?
@Balithazzarr2 ай бұрын
@@helloish12321 let me trouble you once more, is anything extra needed to put a k n air filter?
@helloish123212 ай бұрын
@@Balithazzarr the main jet in the kit is the one most will use. Idle jet might take some trial and error. I use a 20 at sea level. For the k&n air filter I would go to the hardware store and get another nut to use as a jam nut for the filter. Mine fell off several times from vibration. Other than that it's just drop in
@Balithazzarr2 ай бұрын
@@helloish12321 awesome, thanks for being so helpful
@jrgr68712 ай бұрын
Do you have the link of amazon for buy it??
@helloish123212 ай бұрын
I did but those listings tend to change. It's the first result when you search xv250 exhaust. They are also everywhere on eBay.
@desotopete2 ай бұрын
Does the re jetting do the same thing as a thorough cleaning? I'm new to this.
@helloish123212 ай бұрын
The jets are the brass parts that gas flows through to mix with air and go into the engine. There are typically 2; a main jet and idle jet. The larger the hole in the jet the more gas goes in. The jets with bigger numbers have larger holes. You can use this guide to help take out your factory jets to clean them but if your bike is stock (no intake or exhaust work done) then you don't need to change the sizes. If you do intake or exhaust work then you get more air in and need to adjust the jets accordingly.
@desotopete2 ай бұрын
@@helloish12321 ok thanks. My daughters 2013 v star 250 sat for a long time. It'll start barely but gas is flowing out air box area. I assume this is stuck float? Etc. your video is very clear thanks.
@helloish123212 ай бұрын
@@desotopete mine had the same issue. Stuck float or bad float height. Start with the float and make sure to clean all jets as well as the idle air mix screw. That circuit gets clogged very easy and it will never idle right
@desotopete2 ай бұрын
@@helloish12321 thanks a million. Your video gave very clear description and instructions about the carb. Good editing.
@yehoshua772 ай бұрын
Direction of flow is down, not up.
@spicybread04042 ай бұрын
Just got my 125 virago (first real bike) and love how clear your information and video is that's awesome bud
@DarkDays43 ай бұрын
put the outer clutch plate on loosely then tighten down the nut and rotate the outer clutch plate so it pushes against the worn then set the spring tension. Clutch wont fall apart that way.
@kvulcan80343 ай бұрын
do you know hat the holes in the pinion are so you can put oil on the sleeve without disasembely?
@helloish123213 ай бұрын
I was told that by the previous mechanic, but I would have repeat clutch problems from oil getting out and into the clutch. Maybe I just used too much but I found more reliability when applying manually.
@antoinegiroux77953 ай бұрын
Mine had this exact problem, saved me lots of headaches thanks man
@ronyoutu3 ай бұрын
Have to say Thank You!! I pulled my bike out this spring and it's not running well. It has always had a terrible cold idle, wanting to stumble for the first mile or two of riding. Always wanted to tear carb apart and check or change jetting. This video helps me out tremendously!! I never knew what jets sizes to even look for!! Thanks a Million!!
@Johnny_Love_Tree3 ай бұрын
How coming does a big bore kit on the bike and kicks it up to a 350cc 😢
@helloish123213 ай бұрын
I think there used to be some kits available that went to 285cc. The problem is the bore of the case isn't wide enough for the piston skirt to travel all the way down so without boring out the case the kit can only get to 285
@freddymoberg2504 ай бұрын
Thank you for a nice video. 👍🏻
@SyedMujeer-ow8zv4 ай бұрын
Plz update one more video that 1st pin falling wen spoting time
@SyedMujeer-ow8zv4 ай бұрын
Plz update one more video that 1st pin falling wen spoting time
@SyedMujeer-ow8zv4 ай бұрын
Excellent maintenance keep update every part of video thank u
@LoneGranger4 ай бұрын
The two clips do not squeeze easily. He didn’t show it. Be prepared.
@helloish123214 ай бұрын
Oh yeah they are a pain. Just wanted it to be a short video since it's not a complicated procedure and most other videos take way too long
@star012484 ай бұрын
Double and triple check the welds on the mounting brackets. The bracket welds or bad redo the bracket welds.
@mikeperez93254 ай бұрын
Im looking forward to do this on my 2023 vstar 250, best video to take notes from and learn, thank you so very much .
@Jimo3685 ай бұрын
I found the square end of the valve adjustment is the same size as a Robertson screw, so I put a screw in a knob of wood to use as a homemade adjuster tool. Great video, and I don’t even have a 250 Virago.
@helloish123215 ай бұрын
That's a great tip. I struggled trying to find a wrench to fit it and settled with pliers, which is very fiddly of course. I'll keep it in mind.
@dog5145 ай бұрын
How many turns out did you set your mixture screw? I’m having trouble setting mind and I just wanna ballpark it for now. Thanks!
@helloish123215 ай бұрын
Without checking my bike I think I currently have it at 4 or so turns out. This is at sea level with a 20 idle jet.
@gradyforgy55725 ай бұрын
Thanks bud. Went to go adjust my valves since I couldn’t go above 50mph. Just bought it, thought adjustment was just whack. Was getting good spark etc both sides. Pistons both moving. Turns out the first cylinder timing sprocket sheared off and tried to get sucked down into the engine! I only had one cylinder! So in theory your video saved me a big headache that is now the dealerships headache until it’s ready for me for real this time, Altho I just got my license yesterday and I’m sad I can’t ride it to work in this pretty weather! I can’t believe it ran at all let alone to 50mph with a loose chain and only one cylinder!
@helloish123215 ай бұрын
Damn that's a bummer! Glad you got it sorted out. Was it a used bike?
@gradyforgy55725 ай бұрын
Yes. I think 3 owners. The last lady had it for 2 years and sold it. I bet she had that problem that whole time. The dealership never took it above 2nd gear so they didn’t notice the power drop, rode it all day yesterday trying to find why it wouldn’t accelerate above 3rd. 4th and 5th were basically useless. Then took off that timing chain cover off and bam. It’s was sheared right off with the bolt sitting on top of it.
@bradmcneil43365 ай бұрын
Great video. Do you have the exact Amazon kit sku/item number that you show here? Thank you in advance.
@johnhughes37965 ай бұрын
Good video but maybe record your next away from a busy road.
@helloish123215 ай бұрын
Was only the 3rd or so video I had made like this. I started doing a voice over afterwards
@johnhughes37965 ай бұрын
Good video but maybe record your next away from a busy road.
@danwalkerenterprises5 ай бұрын
VERY nice video! I'm looking at $350 from the local bike shop. My main hesitation was removing the carburetor because of the limited space and everything connected to it. Your video showed me I can do it without taking out the carb. Thanks SO much!
@MrMoneyHelper5 ай бұрын
What is the gas mileage with the jet kit and different exhaust system? How many miles are on your motorcycle? I like small motorcycles and want one that will last forever, even if it is kept stock. Yamaha has a good reputation for reliability. Do you think one of these would make a great motorcycle for a couple of decades of riding for perhaps 100,000 miles?
@helloish123215 ай бұрын
From what I understand smaller motorcycles don't last as long as large ones. Overstressed engines and all that. Also this being air cooled doesn't help. I have almost 10k on mine with no severe issues. Only the usual 15 yo outside kept motorcycle things. I consider it very reliable so far and its an old simple design. Not a lot to go wrong. Completely stock I got routinely 72 mpg. After the pipes and rejet it went down quite a bit to low 50s. I was running a Chinese aftermarket carb and swapped back to the OEM mikuni and once I got that completely dialed in I get high 50s. It's a large mpg drop but the bike feels much faster afterwards.
@MrMoneyHelper5 ай бұрын
Thank you for your information. It was helpful. @@helloish12321
@drdoc75085 ай бұрын
crazy that yamaha made that top pipe a fake exhaust... Great info! Sounds Great
@helloish123215 ай бұрын
The whole stock exhaust is a goofy design. Probably had to meet strict noise regulations somewhere else in the world.
@Afterhourtire5 ай бұрын
on my sr250 I found the ground was bad behind the head light, problem fixed. Now I'm just working on the ignition I have spark sometimes and sometimes I don't so I'm replacing the CDI box and ignition coil in a last ditch effort to say fudge it.
@ry4915 ай бұрын
Suoerb video. Perfect description of the work needed . Well done sir .
@bradmcneil43365 ай бұрын
Excellent, thank you.
@Jack117875 ай бұрын
Excelente aula! Obrigado!👏👏👏👏
@atu50026 ай бұрын
I have the exact same whine on my car. It started happening after I swapped the transmission for a non blown one. I ordered the part off Amazon (thank god for one day delivery) and I will let you guys know tomorrow if it works!
@helloish123216 ай бұрын
Hope it works. There's a few different whines this transmission can make. I no longer have the car but the noise disappeared with the new filter. Also recommend changing the fluid at the same time if it is old fluid. Just drain and refill with Honda genuine.
@atu50025 ай бұрын
Yes!! That fixed it!! Omg thanks so much holy crap. I thought my tranny was messed
@CoachCarter1026 ай бұрын
RIP to that spacer
@grominwithrob13396 ай бұрын
Before you roll over the engine to get the engine in top dead center, pull the spark plugs. If you don't, you'll be fighting compression in the cylinder. Great video. 👍
@michaelota51677 ай бұрын
once you align up exhuast do you leave it there for the input or do you turn it again and just use the TDC for the intake?
@helloish123217 ай бұрын
With the piston at top dead center on the compression stroke both the intake and exhaust valves will be closed. That's why it's important to verify top dead center by checking the mark on the cam sprocket. Line that cam mark up and then adjust the valves to spec. You only need to rotate the engine again when you go to do the other cylinder.
@michaelota51677 ай бұрын
Got it! Thanks. Doing mine tomorrow.
@michaelota51677 ай бұрын
@@helloish12321 Nothing like taking it all apart and find it still in spec. I owned it for 14 years and it was still solid.
@starozytnawiarasw.onufrego87277 ай бұрын
The best guide I have seen so far. Thank you!
@antony48297 ай бұрын
Hi mate, I have a ticking noise which I’m not sure where it comes from. Would it be possible if I send you the video and you could tell me if it’s a valve ticking noise or maybe something else? Thanks a lot mate.
@helloish123217 ай бұрын
Did you get this ticking noise after attempting a valve adjustment or just over time? Has an adjustment ever been performed? My bike has some slight valve noise even with properly adjusted valves. I can get my ear right up to the engine head and tell what's going on just from sound, but it's just a subtle normal valve noise. If you want you can upload a video as private and link me to it in a reply
@derickrichards11057 ай бұрын
Were you getting a lot of backfiring after you did this?
@helloish123217 ай бұрын
Yes. Until I rejetted the carb to compensate for the additional airflow the bike was backfiring as soon as you let off throttle and it was big loud pops. It still backfires after the rejet, but its that sort of subtle crackle backfiring when you downshift
@treyatkins3588 ай бұрын
you mentioned you put a 125 main middle jet , but you failed to mention the jet size for the pilot jet , would you please let me know what size pilot jet that you used please, i have a 2003 v star 250 , merry christmas
@helloish123218 ай бұрын
There was only one idle jet in the kit in the beginning, a 20. Additionally I listed in the description my current setup. After trial and error I found a 20 idle ,120 main and 1 needle shim worked best on my bike. Your bike may like a little more or less gas so try a few setups
@treyatkins3587 ай бұрын
@@helloish12321 ok great where can i go to get the 20 jet pilot &120 middle main jet 120 & 1 needle shim to work best on my bike , thank you for your time please forward me where i need to go to get these parts , happy new year, Trey
@treyatkins3587 ай бұрын
what web site do you recommend ???thank you again
@helloish123217 ай бұрын
@@treyatkins358 jp cycles typically has jets in stock. If you can't find any there then you can usually get generic jets on Amazon in a big kit. Just search xv250 jets on Amazon to find some
@raminkt44668 ай бұрын
Hi there. Great informative video. Thanks. By the way, how often the valve adjustment is needed? Is it mentioned in the manual?
@helloish123218 ай бұрын
The service manual mentions doing it at the first 3000 miles, and then every 6000 miles after that. It becomes a fairly quick job by the second time you do it.